Nurse Practitioner - CT Surgery
$125k - $200k
Mid
Master's
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
- A Master of Science degree in Nursing is required.
- Nurse Practitioner certification from the New York State Office of Professions/New York State Education Department is required.
- Registered Nurse licensure from the New York State Office of Professions/New York State Education Department is required.
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification is required.
- Demonstrate a compassionate, patient-centered approach and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making abilities.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Maintain strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Commit to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Be willing to develop advanced cardiac surgery skills, including first assist and endoscopic conduit harvesting.
Responsibilities
- Serve as first assist for open and minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedures.
- Maintain and advance surgical skills, including endoscopic saphenous vein and radial artery harvesting.
- Participate in 24/7 operating room coverage through a shared call schedule while developing the skills necessary for independent operative support.
- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and intensivists to provide comprehensive care for critically ill cardiac surgery patients.
- Participate in ICU rounds, develop postoperative management plans, facilitate transitions of care from the ICU to step-down units, and ensure high-quality provider handoffs.
- Perform inpatient consultations, comprehensive history and physical examinations, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk assessments, admissions, daily rounding, discharge planning, and postoperative management for cardiac surgery patients.
- Serve as first-call provider for non-critical cardiac surgery patients and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
- Evaluate patients during pre-admission testing and conduct postoperative follow-up visits.
- Manage patient communications through phone and electronic medical record messaging, evaluate surgical wounds, coordinate ongoing wound care, and facilitate transitions to cardiology and primary care providers.
- Support STS and New York State cardiac surgery quality initiatives through accurate, complete clinical documentation and participation in quality improvement efforts, including morbidity and mortality conferences, registry compliance, patient safety initiatives, and collaboration with Clinical Documentation Integrity teams.
- Build trusting relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication, education, counseling, and shared decision-making.
- Deliver patient experiences throughout the preoperative, operative, and postoperative continuum of care.
- Prescribe medications, order diagnostic testing, perform procedures within scope of practice, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition while collaborating closely with cardiac surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team.
- Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of patient encounters, procedures, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and quality metrics in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and STS documentation standards.
- Participate in a shared call schedule that includes approximately one weeknight of call per week, one weekend every five weeks, and a minimum of one observed hospital holiday annually to ensure continuous support of the cardiac surgery service.
About the company
Rochester Regional Health operates a regional, integrated health system delivering primary, specialty, hospital, rehabilitation, behavioral health, senior services and clinical trials across Western New York and nearby areas. Patients access care via a network of more than 500 locations, including 8 hospitals and 300+ practices, with teams coordinating prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing support across settings. Its breadth and unity enable seamless transitions within one system, differentiating it from smaller providers or single-hospital networks. Its goal is to help the community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives through accessible, comprehensive, patient-centered care at every life stage.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$600K
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
Founded
N/A
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What believers are saying
- RRH doubled Unity infusion capacity and added a dedicated oncology pharmacy in 2026.
- RRH reduced contingent nursing labor 37% and logged 14.5% RN turnover in 2025.
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- Jennifer Eslinger leaves September 21, 2026, forcing an executive search during expansion.
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- RRH is building Canandaigua's 39,590-square-foot specialty campus, opening early 2027.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan